Patience Karemera
Calgary,AB
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
GEOSURVEYS INTERNATIONAL Ltd
UK,Rwanda | Hybrid And Onsite
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
Network Administrator
MILBRIDGE HOLDING Sa
XC68+GW ZangoIII, Luanda, Angola
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for hardware procurement while maintaining budgetary requirements.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by keeping abreast of current trends and implementing necessary changes to network infrastructure.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
Education
Diploma - Cybersecurity Specialist
CDI College
Canada,Calgary08.2023
Bachelor's - Business Information Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STU
KN 3 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda01.2015
Advanced Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunications
Integrated Polytechnic Regional College IPRC
Rwanda01.2011
Skills
- Information Auditing
- Security Architecture
- Erecting firewalls
- Security assurance
- Log Analysis
- DDoS prevention
- Access Control
- Web Application Security
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk Assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Swahili
Professional Working
Certification
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Feb. 2024)
- IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (June 2010)
- CCNA Discovery: Networking for home and small businesses (June 2010)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
GEOSURVEYS INTERNATIONAL Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2022
Network Administrator
MILBRIDGE HOLDING Sa
03.2015 - 12.2017
Diploma - Cybersecurity Specialist
CDI College
Bachelor's - Business Information Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STU
Advanced Diploma - Electronics And Telecommunications
Integrated Polytechnic Regional College IPRC